Precious Metals

Dragline on open pit coal mine

A glance through the latest expert views and predictions about commodities. China and coal; ASX gold sector; outlook for energy sector; iron ore prices.

Feb 09 2017

Miner inside a gold mine 116118935

More copper and less gold production is expected from OZ Minerals in coming years and Carrapateena’s imminent feasibility study could be a catalyst for the stock.

Jan 31 2017


Dragline on open pit coal mine

A glance through the latest expert views and predictions about commodities. Silver use in PV cells; tight zinc markets; China’s coal policies; dividend outlook for miners.

Jan 30 2017

Gold Mining

Gold miner Evolution Mining is cashing up and brokers laud the company for its production and debt-free potential.

Jan 30 2017


Previous Stories

The Overnight Report: Calm Before The Storm

Jul 29 2014

This week’s pending GDP data, Fed meeting and jobs numbers are keeping Wall Street quiet for the moment. Dow up 22. (Accessible only for subscribers before 10:15 AEST)


The Monday Report

Jul 28 2014

Wrap of events affecting the market on Friday night and the weekend and a preview of the week ahead.


The Overnight Report: Going Nowhere

Jul 25 2014

US earnings are failing to excite so far and mixed global economic data contributed to a flat session on Wall Street last night. Dow down 2. (Accessible only for subscribers before 10:15 AEST)


The Overnight Report: Highs All Around

Jul 24 2014

Wall Street decided that if those Ossies can hit a new high, so can the S&P, which did so last night despite the Dow closing down 26. (Accessible only for subscribers before 10:15 AEST)


The Overnight Report: Hesitation At The Top

Jul 23 2014

Wall Street looked at new highs last night but failed to follow through. Dow up 61. (Accessible only for subscribers before 10:15 AEST)


The Overnight Report: Sanction Uncertainty

Jul 22 2014

Acquiescence from the Russian separatists prevented Wall Street from a sharp fall last night as nervousness continues over Ukraine tensions. Dow down 48. (Accessible only for subscribers before 10:15 AEST)


The Monday Report

Jul 21 2014

Wrap of events affecting the market on Friday night and the weekend and a preview of the week ahead.


The Overnight Report: Tragedy In Ukraine

Jul 18 2014

A passenger jet was mistakenly shot down over Ukraine last night. Dow down 161. (Accessible only for subscribers before 10:15 AEST)


The Overnight Report: Wanna Get High?

Jul 17 2014

The Dow hit its fifteenth new high in 2014 last night as Janet Yellen reprised her back-pedalling act. Dow up 77. (Accessible only for subscribers before 10:15 AEST)


Cash Outlook Fades For OZ Minerals

Jul 16 2014

Brokers welcome OZ Minerals’ improved operational performance in the June quarter but note the prospective cash drain that comes with increased mining rates.



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